Term Three, Week Four 5 July 2011 - St Mary's College

Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Friends,
Mary Street, Woodend, Q 4305
PO Box 172, Ipswich, Q 4305
Tel: (07) 3432 - 5444
Fax: (07) 3432 - 5432
Email: admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au
Website: www.stmarys.qld.edu.au
Term Three, Week Four
5 th July 2011
“People of Mercy; working together to make a difference.”
People of Mercy... Celebrating our Tradition
For those who are new to our community, I would like to draw your attention to our celebrations in the final
week of Term Three. On the College Calendar you will see that the last week is called Mercy Week and
each day activities are organised that acknowledge and celebrate the values which are integral to our
Mercy and Catholic, Christian traditions.
An invitation has been included in our newsletter over the past few weeks for our Mercy Mass, to be held
on the first day of that week. Spirituality is core to both our Mercy and Catholic, Christian heritage. It is an
important opportunity for us to come together to celebrate as a faith community. A fitting way to start our
Mercy Week... I hope you are able to join us for mass, as well as for the morning tea that will follow.
On Tuesday, as part of community day, we will welcome Year 5 students from our more rural Catholic
Primary Feeder schools who share our Mercy Tradition. They will enjoy a day of fun activities, introducing
them to a Secondary setting and the different facilities and opportunities that will come as part of this
transition. The Cultural Committee will host a Trivia Night and the College will invite a group of past
students and community members to the Mercy Heritage Centre at All Hallows School.
Hospitality will be our focus on Wednesday and as is becoming a tradition we will invite our Grandparents
to join us for the morning. I have included an invitation with this email so you can plan ahead. Thursday will
be our day for acknowledging education. Sr Patricia Blundell rsm will join us on this day to work with a
range of classes. I am most excited about our new project on this day working in partnership with Zonta
Club of West Moreton packaging birthing kits for women in third world countries. The project has as its
objective that every woman has the right to a clean and safe birth. On this day, we will assemble 600
birthing kits for women who do not necessarily enjoy the same rights and conditions as us.
And finally on Friday we will celebrate our Mission and Service priorities with our Pirate Day which raises
money for the Childhood Cancer Support Group.
A wonderful and rewarding way to finish a very busy term... many staff, parents and students will be
working hard to ensure the success of our Mercy Week... a true community event that celebrates who we
are and our Mission!
Catherine McAuley is central to our Mercy Tradition and I was thrilled to view photos taken on a recent trip
to Dublin, Ireland by Mrs Jennifer Rooks. I include here a few photos for your interest... which inspires me
more to make a pilgrimage to the home and
resting place of Catherine.
People of Mercy...
Community
On Sunday just passed, a
number of our students
participated in a number of
ways in the Park-to-Park.
Firstly we had a number of
girls compete in the event
including Ms Abigail Rose,
Ms Kelly Gryga and Mr
Paul Davy. In addition,
Jayne Johanson, Mr
Michael Blanchfield and a
number of our Social
Cont’d .......

Justice Group operated a water station for the
competitors. Well done to these girls who were
successful in being named the Water Station
of the Park-to-Park earning the College a prize
of $500. I am sure this money will be well
utilised by our Social Justice group to continue
our support of groups less fortunate than
ourselves.
I look forward to joining many of our Year 10
girls and their parents at the Subject Selection
Evening on Monday of next week. It is an important evening that will assist girls in their decision making for
their Curriculum Program for Year 11 and 12.
We also wish Mrs Jackie Kirby well as she commences some well deserved Long Service Leave next week
for the remainder of the term. I thank Mrs Frances Sowden who will work full time for this period to assist in
covering for Mrs Kirby. As well, Mrs Pamela McGrath will work an additional day to provide some extra
assistance in the Front Office.
Enjoy your weekend with family and friends,
Deidre Anderson
Principal
Census Night – Tuesday 9 th August: Counting Homeless Students
Counting homeless students in Australia is important as it assists in “forming policy, allocating resources
and providing resources” (ABS Census Fact Sheet).
Families with children in our Catholic schools may accommodate a ‘couch surfer’, i.e., a student who is a
friend of your daughter or son who may be staying with the family for a short or long period of time. If that
young person is staying with your family on Census Night, 9 th August 2011, the person filling in the Census
form should write ‘None’ in the ‘Suburb’ part of the question ‘Where does the person actually live?’ (ABS
Census Fact Sheet).
St Edmund’s College
P& F Car Art Union 2011
2 cars - 2 draws
Vehicles supplied by Blue Ribbon Motors
Tickets still only $50 (only 800 sold)
2 Chances to
win
Draw 1 at 8.00pm
Draw 2 at 9.00pm
Draw Function: 20 th August
Includes dinner & entertainment by
Shane Hogan & “The Life Of Reilly” Band
Tickets available from The College Office phone: 3810 4400
or Kath Creedy: 0403 269 955
Precious Moments Photography - info@preciousmomentsphotography.com.au
To Netball Players / Staff who recently competed in the QISSN event on the Gold Coast. Action Photographs are now
available on the website: www.preciousmomentsphotography.com.au. (on the home page 'click' view recent client
photographs, under the sport heading 'select' your school.) PHOTOGRAPHS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER
AND PURCHASE FOR 2 WEEKS. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS AND ORDER ASAP SO YOU DO NOT
MISS OUT.
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From the Deputy
Dear Students, Teachers, Parents, Guardians and Friends of St Mary's College,
A number of significant processes are occurring for our Senior Students at the moment.
Year 12:
There is only a short time to go until the QCS (Queensland Core Skills) Test, and students are busy preparing for this,
utilizing the extensive feedback that they have received from the full practice test completed late last term. Also, Year
12s have been briefed on how to go about filling in their QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre)
Applications which list the universities, places of further learning and courses of study they hope to enrol in at the
start of next year. These need to be submitted on line by the middle of the upcoming term holidays.
Year 11:
After completing their first semester, students should really be performing at their best to establish their highest level
of work achievement. All assessment work is kept in the student's folio. The folio builds up over time to show the
profile of the student's achievement. While much of Year 11 in many subjects is claimed to be formative, students
need to remember that if they change subjects the work automatically becomes summative (that is the mark counts for
that semester). Also, if a student is ill for a period in Year 12 and cannot complete a piece of assessment, the work
from Year 11 takes on greater significance.
Year 10:
Students are in the middle of a major SET (Senior Education and Training) Planning process. The Transition Week
was completed last week and the Subject Selection evening is on Monday. The following week, SET Plan interviews
will occur. This is a time for major planning and decision making for our Year 10 students.
All students in all year levels should be establishing good habits and practices with regard to attendance, school work,
homework and assignment completion. Good daily and weekly routines need to be established to set students up for
success.
Regards,
Paul Wruck
Deputy Principal
DATE CLAIMER: Monday 8 th August, 7.00pm McAuley Centre Year 10
Subject Selection Evening for all Year 10 students and their parents.
The evening will involve a 35 minute presentation, followed by
opportunity to discuss subjects directly with Academic Coordinators
one to one, and will conclude by 8.30pm.
From the APA
Welcome everyone to the end of another very busy week.
The College community is very much looking forward to celebrating Respect Week next week. The program is an
initiative of the Student Representative Council (SRC) under the guidance of the two Vice Captains, Madison Sowden
and Chantel Phillips. Congratulations to all members of the SRC for their organisation of these activities that serve to
remind us of the importance of being respectful in all our interactions. As well, we acknowledge and thank Ms Allison
Minton and Mrs Cathy Currie for their leadership of the SRC.
This weekend provides the final opportunity for our Year 10 girls to do that last minute shopping to ensure they are ready
for the Year 10 "Masquerade" Dance. Thank you to Mrs Philomena Folan for her organisation and to all staff who will
provide supervision on the evening. I am very much looking forward to sharing the evening with our Year 10 students.
Included in the newsletter this week, is an invitation to all members of our community to join us for our Father's Day
mass. This will be held on Friday 2 nd September, and tea/coffee will be provided afterwards.
I hope parents are able to support the Parents and Friends Initiative on Wednesday of next week attending the forum on
"Healthy Minds". I am sure parents will find this a most informative presentation that only requires one hour of your time.
Don't forget photos on Thursday 11 th August next week...
Karen Mulchay
Assistant Principal Administration
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From the APRE
Next Monday, (8 th August) is the Feast of St Mary MacKillop. There are many lessons we can draw from Mary’s life and
the virtues she brought to living, but at this time of the year, it is Mary’s endurance which impresses me. Mary faced
many obstacles and worries as she struggled to do what she believed was God’s will. Her spirit of endurance shines out
of the many letters she wrote during her life. The following is an extract from a letter Mary wrote in 1873 to Monsignor
Kirby one of her clerical supporters. It can serve as a good meditation for us on her feast day:
I must tell you that from early childhood, as far back as I can remember, God gave me such a sense of His watchful
presence that I would feel myself reproved for my smallest faults. He gave me good Catholic parents, a mother that in
patience, resignation and suffering seemed to me, and to many more, a second Monica*. My father had been educated
for the Church and had studied deeply. From him I learnt so much of the teachings of our holy Faith …..
My life as a child was one of sorrows, my home, when I had it, a most unhappy one….
When I was little more than sixteen years of age, the principal care of a very large family fell upon me, and from then until
I was twenty five I felt its burden yearly more and more. All this time too, I desired to be a Religious but was frequently in
my impatience and pride in great danger of losing my holy vocation …
At last God have me a Director to whom for the first time I told all my desires and discouragements, explaining also my
position towards my family. He told me that for a time longer my duty was to them, but reassured me as to my vocation,
and gave me certain rules for my spiritual guiding. This was Fr Woods; he was from that time—a period of some years—
my Director until; in a most marked manner our dear Lord freed me from the ties which bound me so strongly to my family
and left me free to follow my vocation …
I thought to have escaped care and responsibility on entering religion, but instead of that had the charge of others thrust
upon me. It was indeed a painful cross, made still more so by trying circumstances …
For some time before the storm burst in Adelaide, I had much mental suffering, and with the will of God before my eyes,
had to differ with Fr Woods about the treatment of some things. This caused me pain because I saw that it perplexed and
grieved him, but God’s will was more to me than all, and as far as I understood it, I had to persevere. When the storm
burst, my mental troubles in so far as the Institute or myself were concerned ceased. I felt peace and the warmest
confidence that out of these terrible troubles, and scandals even, good would come.
(* St Monica was the mother of St Augustine. Through her prayers and example her son gave up a life of sin and
became one of the greatest saints of the Church)
Let’s pray for some of Mary’s endurance and faith as we move forward in this very busy term.
Michael Blanchfield
Assistant Principal - Religious Education
We have been asked to assist with a Doorknock Appeal on Sunday 21 st August. It is in aid of the Ipswich Hospice Care
which provides palliative care for the terminally ill and support services to assist families cope with loss and grief. For this
event to take place, we are in need of parents to drive students to their assigned area and keep them within sight whilst
they doorknock. We intend to begin at 10.00am, and finish by 12.00pm. It is necessary that you complete and return to
the College a “Transport of Students by Parents /Volunteers” form before the day. These are available at the College.
You will need to be at St Mary’s College by 9.30am that morning in order to finalise any other paperwork. If you are able
to help could you complete the form below and return it to the College no later than Thursday 11 th August. Many thanks.
Jayne Johanson. (Campus minister)
...........................................................................................................................................................
I am able to drive students during the Doorknock Appeal on 21 st August.
In addition to my own daughter(s) I can take ____ students.
Signed: _______________________ Date: ______________________
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‐ RESPECT Week ‐
Monday 8 th to Friday 12 th August 2011
A successful initiative of the Student Representative Council for the last two years, RESPECT
Week, once again this year aims to promote the importance of respectful personal interactions
within the College community.
During RESPECT Week, the Student Council will offer a variety of activities which link each
day to a theme based upon the letters which form the word RESPECT. Activities are organized
to allow all members of the College community, both staff and students, to become involved.
The letters from the word RESPECT will be shared across the five days as follows:
Monday (R and E)
REal people/Mary McKillop Feast Day
(combined SRC and Social Justice activity)
Celebration hosted by the SRC
and Social Justice
Tuesday (S and P) Smile and be Positive Smile biscuits for sale during
1 st break.
Mercy House verandah
Wednesday (E) Everybody KAROAKE!!
Mercy House verandah
Thursday (C) Community Various competitions throughout
the day for students and staff.
SRC, Social Justice Group and
Student Leaders provide morning
tea for teachers and staff in
preparation for
“Thank you” on Friday.
Friday (T) Thank you day for teachers and staff A segment of assembly will be
dedicated to thanking teachers
and staff plus a recap of the
week’s events.
The members of the Student Representative Council are looking forward to sharing
RESPECT Week with our peers and College staff.
Please join with us and be:
‘People of Mercy, working together to make a difference.’
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News from the College Counsellor
Pilot Aptitude Training Systems - Aptitude test training for: Airline Pilot Cadetships, Australian Defence Force (ADF) and
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), Fire and Rescue Services and Paramedic Officers. info@pilotaptitude.com Tel:
0457 101 101 http://www.pilotaptitude.com/.
Scholarships for Future Teachers -
Aspiring Teacher Grants - Supports high-achieving students commencing a teacher education program at a Queensland
Higher Education Institution.
Bid O'Sullivan Teaching Scholarships - Available to assist Year 12 students from rural and remote areas of Queensland
who have chosen teaching as their career.
Pearl Duncan Teaching Scholarships - Available to assist Queenslanders of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
heritage who have chosen teaching as their career. http://education.qld.gov.au/hr/recruitment/teaching/scholarships.html.
Christian Heritage College Open Day - Saturday 27 th August from 10.00am to 2.00pm. 322 Wecker Road, Carindale,
Queensland 4152 Australia. http://chc.edu.au/index.php/future-students/open-day/.
University of Queensland's Young Scholars Program - For high achieving secondary school students. Friday 12 th August
2011. Closing date for student applications. Week beginning 22 nd August 2011. Schools and students notified of the
outcome of applications. Sunday 27 th November 2011. Welcome Event for UQ Young Scholars and parents. Sunday 27 th
November until Thursday 2 nd December 2011. Five-day Residential Camp. Monday 25 th – Tuesday 26 th June 2012 Two-day
Residential Camp. http://www.uq.edu.au/youngscholars/.
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE Open Day - Tuesday 9 th August 2011 - More information on Open Day phone
(07) 4694 1600. http://www.sqit.tafe.qld.gov.au/about_us/open_day.html#1 Other Campus Open Days - Chinchilla - 14 th
October 2011.
UQ Bachelor of Music - 2012 Entry - Applications by 12 th AUGUST, 2011. http://www.uq.edu.au/music/content/
forms/2012AuditionBMusForm.pdf .
Australian College of Applied Psychology Information Session - Brisbane Saturday 20 th August, 10:30am. For more
information or to RSVP call 1800 061 199 or email: info.acap@navitas.com. Level 2, 99 Creek Street, Brisbane. http://
acap.edu.au/ACAP-Events.html.
myfuture: Asia Skills Section - Learning about Asian countries. Working in Asian countries. Working in Australia with, and
for, Asian businesses. Culture in Asian countries. Speaking an Asian language. Real life experiences. http://
www.myfuture.edu.au/.
Projects Abroad - Projects Abroad operates in 25 countries. We make it possible for thousands of volunteers from all walks
of life to take the opportunity to make a contribution to a community and foster cultural exchange and understanding. Online
Information Session: 9 th August 6.00pm. Information Evenings: Brisbane Hotel George Williams, 317-325 George Street,
Brisbane, QLD, 11 th October from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. http://www.projects-abroad.com.au/more-info/meet-us/.
Aboriginal Employment Strategy - The AES Recruitment Services places aboriginal people into employment. The AES
Training Coordination delivers industry focused and job preparation courses. Students can submit an expression of interest
for a traineeship or apprenticeship, or for the Cadetship/Graduate program. http://www.aes.org.au/.
Telecommunication Traineeships with Telstra - With the roll out of the National Broadband Network and other emerging
technologies the Telecommunications industry will be in need of many new recruits. Excelior, a national provider of training
services, is offering a number of different traineeships across Australia in partnership with Telstra. http://careers.telstra.com/
Careers/Telstra_trainee.aspx.
Nursing Scholarships - Aged Care Nursing Scholarships. Closing date: 1 st September 2011. http://www.rcna.org.au/
scholarships/agedcarenursingschols. Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme. Applications will open
25 th July 2011. http://www.rcna.org.au/scholarships/nahsssug. Both schemes worth up to $10,000 per year for 3 years full
time study, or $5,000 per year for up to six years part time study.
Country Education Foundation of Australia - Education Foundations provide 'non-cash' grants to local youth to assist
them with their transition from high school into further education, training or vocations. To apply for financial assistance you
must live or attend high school in a community that has a local Education Foundation. A complete list of local education
foundations: http://www.cef.org.au/foundations.html http://www.cef.org.au
Aviation Careers Expo - 27 th August, 2011 from 10.00am to 4.00pm. 25 Boronia Road, Brisbane International Airport
Precinct. www.aviationaustralia.aero/ace2011
Census Night - The national 2011 Census of Population and Housing will be conducted on the night of Tuesday 9 th August.
The Census is an extremely important tool for governments and organisations to help gather information on the Australian
people, trends and demographics in a snapshot of the country. Every five years the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
aims to count the Australian population on one night. Please ensure that you are counted correctly in the Census on the 9 th
August. Question Eight on the Household Census Form asks about usual residence. If a student is staying with friends or
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family because they have no usual permanent address, the ABS is asking that student to mark "NONE" in the suburb/
locality box.
UQ Open Days - St Lucia Campus: Sunday 7 th August (9.00am to 3.00pm), Gatton Campus: Sunday 21 st August (9:30am
to 3.00pm), Ipswich Campus: Wednesday 24 th August (2:30pm to 6:30pm) and UQ Pharmacy Open Day: Sunday 28 th
August (10.00am to 1.00pm).
UQ Scholarships - Year 12 students can apply now for a UQ Academic Scholarship. High-achieving students are
encouraged to apply via the online application form available on UQ’s Undergraduate Scholarships website. Over 300
Academic Scholarships will be awarded. Applications (with supporting documentation) close Monday 31 st October and
successful students will be notified within one week of the release of Year 12 results. Phone 3365 7113 or email uqscholarships@uq.edu.au
or visit the website uq.edu.au/scholarships for more information or to apply online.
Need Help Getting into University - The UQ-Link Access program is designed for students who have been educationally
disadvantaged because of their financial circumstances. Approved students will receive five bonus points to assist with entry
to their chosen UQ program, as well as a $500 Start-up Bursary once they enrol at UQ. Applications close Monday 31 st
October. Students approved for entry under the UQ-Link Access scheme will be notified by the end of November. A limited
number of UQ-Link Access Scholarships valued at $3000 per year for up to four years are also available. For information or
to apply online call 3365 7113 or visit uq.edu.au/scholarships or email uqlink@uq.edu.au.
UQ Discovery Tour - you could win $10,000 to explore the world - UQ staff, students and graduates are doing amazing
things all over the planet. Discover some of these extraordinary stories and you could win $10,000 worth of travel. You could
embark on the tour of a lifetime thanks to UQ. Visit our Facebook page, test your knowledge of the world and you could be a
winner. Entries close on Friday 26 th August. Don't miss your chance to win! Visit facebook.com/uniofQLD. Open to QLD
residents aged 16 to 21 years.
UQ Young Scholars Program – Application Reminder - UQ’s Young Scholars Program (YSP) provides high achieving
secondary school students, who will be in Year 12 in 2012, with an opportunity to discover, learn and engage with UQ's
academic community and like-minded students from across Queensland. Designed to nurture and develop future leaders,
the Program also presents students with a unique opportunity for academic extension and enrichment. Interested students
are required to complete an online application form and submit hard copy supporting documentation to UQ by post.
Completed applications must be received by UQ by 5.00pm Friday 12 th August. For information, contact Kim Lyons on 3346
97 46 or email youngscholars@uq.edu.au or visit uq.edu.au/youngscholars.
UQ Engineering Careers Evening - Senior students are invited to discover more about UQ Engineering at our annual
careers evening being held at the UQ St Lucia campus on Thursday 18 th August from 5:30pm to 8.00pm. Find out what
engineering involves, areas of specialisation and how UQ engineering provides students with the best foundation for a
career in engineering. For information, contact visit: engineering.uq.edu.au/info-session.
Griffith University Open Day - Sunday 14 th August. Nathan, Gold Coast and Southbank Campuses from 9.00am to
2.00pm.
University of the Sunshine Coast Open Day - Sunday 14 th August. Sippy Downs (near Mooloolaba) from 10.00am to
3.00pm.
University of Southern QLD - Sunday 21 st August. Toowoomba Campus Open Day from 10.00am to 3.00pm.
QANTM College Open Day - Saturday 27 th August. Brisbane Campus from 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Vantage Automotive Pty Ltd Automotive, Technical and Parts Apprenticeships - Students from all over Australia are
invited to apply for the Modern Apprenticeships Programmes and if selected will be placed at a dealer for full-time
employment in the Brisbane area. Jaguar, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mazda, Subaru, Audi and Land Rover all offer Modern
Apprenticeships. Visit www.vantageautomotive.com for more information. Brochures are available in the stands outside the
Counsellors' offices in the Jackman Building.
Schoolies 2012 - Schoolies.com is the official Schoolies accommodation website for all Schoolies destinations. It features
over 100 exclusive properties and provides information on anything and everything Schoolies. Schoolies.com state that they
provide fun and safe experiences for young people to celebrate their graduation. Destinations include the Gold Coast, Byron
Bay, Bali, Airlie Beach, Lorne and more. Schoolies.com offers Schoolies photo ID, wristbands, financial protection, security
and a 24 hour Help Line. They are proud partners with Red Frogs. Spots are limited for 2012. Pamphlets can be found in
the racks outside the Counsellors' offices in the Jackman Building.
Lord Mayor Photographic Awards - The Seventh Annual Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards are for those entries that
capture and define Brisbane. They should be images that explore and make creative statements about Brisbane's strength
and character in what has been a challenging year, as well as it's unique culture, community and lifestyle. Selected entries
will be displayed in King George Square and in an online gallery exhibition. The competition is free to enter and more than
$10,000 in prize money is on offer. All entries are to be submitted online at www.museumofbrisbane.com.au before 5.00pm
on Friday 2 nd September.
Joanne O'Bryan
Counsellor/Careers Guidance
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Celebrating Success Assembly - 2011
Congratulations to the following girls who were presented with a Certificate of Achievement at our
“Celebrating Success” Assembly on Friday
Year 8 Recipients:
Achieving results consistently at a very high standard …
Georgina Bray (M6), Jordan Christison (G2), Georgia Cole (G2), Emelia Janowicz (W3), Felicity Jones (W8), Jacinta Markcrow
(W6), Grace McFarlane (G8), Elise Muller (H5) and Katherine Rosenthal (H7).
Achieving results mostly at a very high standard …
Madeline Allen (M1), Jessie Ashe (G1), Emily Collins (H1), Chelsea Connell (W2), Aleisha de Ryck (M5), Nichola Hovenden
(G3), Ashton Pike (H3) and Gracie Twidale (H7).
Achieving all results at or above a high standard …
Shelby Ball (M1), Isabel Bosman (W4), Samantha Brooks
(G1), Rachelle Buckley (W1), Madison Cavanagh (W2),
Liberty Engler (W2), Madeline Farmer (G2), Tiffeni Follett
(M7), Annabelle Heather (H6), Madeline Helland (G8),
Indira Jorgensen (H3), Naomi Jurado (M8), Tara Love
(M2), Stephanie Lucas (M5), Taylor Perry (H4), Caitlin
Pollock (M6), Adasha Radrodro-Durutamata (W7),
Courtney Robertson (G7), Matilda Sadler (M7), Krystal
Suthers (W6) and Lilly Vince (W3).
Year 9 Recipients:
Achieving results consistently at a very high standard …
Antonia Batistich (H1), Meghan Habermann (M3), Lenore Irvine (G8), Baylee Isaacs (H7), Lauren James (G6), Georgia Jones
(G7), Dana Larkin (W2), Amelia Le-Bherz (G8), Emily Lunney (M5), Carla Paxevanos (G7), Emma Sanchez (W5), Aiswarya
Sasidharan (W6), Jacqueline Sinclair (M4), Letisha Stapleford (H7) and Sophie Wilkins (G1).
Achieving results mostly at a very high standard
…
Giordan Brett (M3), Brianna Corbyn (G1),
Danielle Crossley (W6), Tiffani Dakin (W7), Ella
Gibson (M7), Samantha Murray (H8), Alice Plant
(W7) and Lori Van Hoof (W3).
Achieving all results at or above a high standard
…
Tayla Beutel (M1), Elizabeth Covington (G4),
Brooke Cuskelly (M2), Elinor Handley (W1), Sally
Head (W8), Amy Matley (H5), Samantha Sayaxang (M8) and Kristyn Stokes (G2).
Year 10 Recipients:
Achieving results consistently at a very high standard …
Laura Adamson (G1), Alexandra Collins (H7), Tiarna Evans (M8), Annie-rose Forsyth (M2), Bridget Hines (W6), Leilani Jensen
(M6), Alison Knox (H1), Tess Nash (M5), Sara Stanley (G5), Rachel Vella G8) and Skyla Vuksic (H7).
Achieving results mostly at a very high standard …
Samantha Madsen (H3).
Achieving all results at or above a high standard …
Georgina Allen (H1), Taylah Antoniolli (G2), Raechelle
Cochran (M4), Sarah Dull (H2), Andrea Gerstenberger
(G5), Courtney Kadel (G8), Meg Kelleher (H8), Louise
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Celebrating Success Assembly - 2011
Love (M1), Kate Mitchell (H5), Taylor Price (G2) and Rachel Stringfellow (G6).
Year 11 Recipients:
Achieving results consistently at a very high standard …
Sarah Bartholomai (W3), Brooke Geeling (G1), Dana Haywood (M2), Laura Johnston (M6) and Claire Sotiriadis (G3).
Achieving results mostly at a very high standard …
Michaela Cronan (G1), Lauren Gardner (M2), Haya Nabi (W3), Ashlea Webber (M3) and Brittany Weir (G7).
Achieving all results at or above a high
standard …
Rylee Ala-Outinen (M3), Hannah Avery (M2),
Kayla Bellingham (G2), Lauren Bilyj (H2),
Kirsten Connell (W1), Rosie Harrison (M6),
Jessica Healy (G2), Bridget Kenny (G3), Kate
Muller (H4), Madison Murray (H4),
Amelia-Jane Savage (W5), Megan Sorensen
(G8), Courtney Stevens (H6) and Sara Walters
(G3).
Year 12 Recipients:
Achieving results consistently at a very high standard …
Theresa King (M3), Samantha Stanton (H3) and Brogan Whitaker (W5).
Achieving results mostly at a very high standard …
Brittany French (W8), Ashley Heath (G1), Jillian Miller (H6), Molly Rossetto (H8), Madison Sowden (M1) and Stephanie
Zimmermann (W6).
Achieving all results at or above a high standard
…
Alyce Barker (G6), Jayne Barram (G7), Lucinda
Broadbent (H4), Caitlin Burchill (M3), Emily Cross
(H2), Brittany Holstein-Baker (M1), Emma Morgan
(M4), Caitlin Plant (W3), Madeleine Rawlinson
(W7), Letitia Stevens (H1), Leith Wendt (M2),
Rachel Wildie (G5) and Madeleine Yarrow (W3).
Acknowledgement of Vocational Pathway …
Cassandra Ballin (W4) Certificate III in Retail
Tashnee Glasby (H2) Certificate III in Visual Arts
Natasha Roche (M6) Certificate III in Visual Arts
Hollie Lindsey (M5) Certificate III in Visual Arts
Katherine McLean - 2010 National Vocational Student Prize in recognition of exemplary work in this field.
Samantha Stevens - 2011 National Vocational Student Prize in recognition of exemplary work in this field.
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P&F NEWS 5
th August 2011
Hi all
PARENT INFORMATION SESSION
The St Mary’s College Parents & Friends are excited to host a Parent Information Session titled:
“HEALTHY MINDS”
Facilitated by staff from the Ipswich Child & Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS), this
presentation will cover topics that can guide you to a better understanding of mental health and
the varying diagnosis and signs and symptoms associated. Please see the attached flier for
further details.
PARENTS & FRIENDS MEETING
The next meeting of the St Mary’s College Parents & Friends is scheduled for Wednesday 10 th
August, immediately following the Parent Information Session mentioned above.
SAFE DRIVER TRAINING
The Year 12 girls were given some reading material this week regarding the Safe Driver Training
scheduled for Thursday 15 th September. This course is highly recommended and I know that students
in past years have really benefited from the skills learnt. The Parents & Friends will again be
subsidizing the cost for each girl who wishes to attend. This keeps the cost down for families and
ensures that as many girls as possible have an opportunity to take part. Numbers are limited so keep
a look out for the information as it becomes available.
Until next time!
Del Rossetto
President
Dates to Remember:
8 th August - Year 10 Subject Selection Evening – A very important & informative night as the
girls prepare to enter senior schooling.
10 th August - Parent Information Session presented by CYMHS (see attached Flier)
10 th August - P&F Meeting in the Mercy House Conference Room (following the above
presentation)
11 th August - Sport, Cultural, Year12 & Staff Photo Day….put on your best smiles
12 th August - Year 10 Dance
17 th August - Brisbane Show Holiday
21 st August - St Mary’s Parish Mass
24 th August - Performing Arts Night
2 nd September - Father’s Day Mass
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The Principal, Deidre Anderson,
College Leadership Team,
Staff and Students
of
St Mary’s College, Ipswich
extend a special invitation to
Fathers, Grandfathers and Uncles
to our
Father’s Day Eucharist
on
Friday 2 nd September 2011
at
8:00am
in
Mercy Chapel, St Mary’s College
Refreshments to follow
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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
The staff and students of St Mary’s College would like
to extend an invitation to all grandparents to attend
school on the morning of Wednesday 14 th September
with their granddaughters.
The morning will commence at 9.00 am.
Grandparents are invited to gather in the Chapel and
then join their granddaughters for class.
At 9.30am, we will gather in the McAuley Centre for a liturgy,
entertainment and morning tea.
The morning will conclude around 11.15am.
Come along and enjoy the fun of being back at school...
RSVP:
Friday 9 th September
St Mary’s College
Ph: 3432 5444
Email: admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au
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DIARY DATES
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
8 th August Feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
Year 10 Subject Selection Evening
7.00pm McAuley Centre
9 th August College Tours 9.00am
12 th August Year 10 Dance
15 th to 19 th August Year 10 SETP Interviews
17 th August EKKA Show Holiday
Change to Parental Contact Details
If your contact details have changed or are going to change, please notify
the College in order for your records to be updated.
Please e-mail
admincentre@stmarys.qld.edu.au
with your Daughter’s Name, Year Level and Pastoral Care Group.
Mon 8 th Aug
Tues 9 th Aug
Wed 10 th Aug
Thurs 11 th Aug
A. Mitchell
K. Mitchell
K. Heenan
A. Cross
M. Cochran
D. French
K. Bilyj
D. Skoczylas
FINANCE OFFICE HOURS
Monday 8 th August till
Thursday 11 th August ONLY
8.30am to 12.00pm and 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
Please Note
St Mary’s College Resource Centre is open from 7.45 am - 3.30pm daily
PLEASE NOTE:
TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENTEES ONLY BEFORE 7.30AM, PLEASE
PHONE 3432-5499 WITH THE STUDENT NAME, YEAR LEVEL AND PASTORAL
CARE GROUP.
TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENTEES DURING SCHOOL HOURS,
7.35AM-3.15PM, PLEASE PHONE STUDENT OFFICE ON 3432-5407.
PLEASE NOTE THAT BOTH OF THE ABOVE PHONE NUMBERS ARE TO BE
USED FOR STUDENT ABSENTEES ONLY.
Fri 12 th Aug
M. Lunney
A. Allen
Uniform Shop
Hours
Monday 8.00am to 3.00pm
Thursday 8.00am to 10.00am
and 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
If either days fall on a pupil free day
or public holiday, the shop will open
the following business day.
St. Mary's College publishes
advertising for outside
school events in good faith
and takes no responsibility
for such events or the
personnel involved.
Relay for Life is an overnight, community event where teams of 10-15 participate in a relay-style walk or
run to raise funds for Cancer Council. Every five minutes another Australian is diagnosed with Cancer.
That’s why it’s so important that we raise funds to fight Cancer. Everybody in the community can get
involved, there are no age limits or fitness requirements. Register or join a Relay for Life team online at
www.relayforlife.org.au, or call 1300 65 65 85.
Ipswich Relay for Life
Jim Finimore Park
Leichhardt
8 th to 9 th October 2011
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All young people of the Archdiocese are invited to “World Youth Day – Fuel on the Hill”.
A mini-WYD Event in Brisbane!
Sunday 21 st August
From 12:00pm to 9:00pm at Stuartholme College, Birdwood Terrace, Toowong. For young adults and teenagers
(but anyone welcome!)
The day will include WYD elements including Catechesis, Mass, festival bands, workshops, and finishing with Fuel,
a dynamic event usually held each month.
The speakers will include Fr Morgan Batt (catechesis), Pat Keady (Fuel), plus a variety of workshop presenters.
Bands will play during the day, including emmanuelworship and other local artists.
Cost is $15 (pre-registered and paid before 18 th August) or $20 at the door. Costs include lunch & dinner.
Registration, schedule and other information is available online at www.eyouth.com.au,
or contact Luke Plant on 3217 5199, email luke@eyouth.com.au.
St Mary's College is participating in the Woolworths Earn and Learn community program. For every $10 you spend at
Woolworths, we earn one point towards the purchase of educational resources.
So... when you are shopping at Woolworths, all you need to do is save your dockets and bring them into school to the
Student Office. With your help we hope to be able to purchase some great resources for your daughters and the College.
Miss Anderson
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